Vol 36 (2014)

Vol 36 (2014)

Published 20 April 2014
"The articles of this online journal are a unique opportunity for experts in process safety, risk assessment and HSE management. They offer a general overview of open topics in safety and loss prevention, and the status of the art on topics as the assessment of accident scenarios caused by natural hazards and the safety of critical infrastructures for energy systems."
Guest Editors: Valerio Cozzani, Eddy de Rademaeker
Copyright © 2014, AIDIC Servizi S.r.l.
ISBN 978-88-95608-27-3; ISSN 2283-9216

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G. Reniers
1-6
Safety and Security Decisions in times of Economic Crisis: Establishing a Competitive Advantage
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A. Laurent, L. Perrin, O. Dufaud
7-12
Investigation and Analysis of an Explosion in a Research Laboratory at a French University
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D. Manca
13-18
New Insights into the Viareggio Railway Accident
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L. Aprin, F. Heymes, M. Fuhrer, P. Slangen, G. Dusserre, S. Le Floch
19-24
Experimental Analysis of n-Butanol Behaviour in Seawater due to Chemical Release from Marine Shipwreck
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K. Kidam, H. Kamarden, M. Hurme, M.H. Hassim, R.M. Kasmani
25-30
Accident Contributor Interconnection Study as a Basis for Accident Mechanism Prediction
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R. de Bont, D. Inaudi, R. Walder
31-36
Detection and Localization of Leakages in Toxic/Flammable Chemicals Pipelines Using Distributed Fibre Optic Sensor
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R. Gowland
37-42
Ensuring that Multi National Company Process Safety Standards, Requirements and Recommended Practices are Complied with in All Parts of the Enterprise
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G. Reniers, T. Brijs
43-48
An Overview of Cost-benefit Models/Tools for Investigating Occupational Accidents
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A. Bianchini, M. Pellegrini, D. Peta, C. Saccani
49-54
Economic Evaluation of Investments for Workplace Safety
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G. Delatour, P. Laclemence, D. Calcei, C. Mazri
55-60
Safety Performance Indicators: a Questioning Diversity
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S. Grimaz, F. Dattilo, A. Maiolo
61-66
INSPECT: a New Approach for Fire Safety in Existing Premises
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M. Vignoli, L. Punnett, M. Depolo
67-72
How to Measure Safety Training Effectiveness? Towards a More Reliable Model to Overcome Evaluation Issues in Safety Training
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L. Kotek, L. Mukhametzinova
73-78
Experience with Using Self-Audit Handbook for SMEs in Process and Power Industry
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S. Grimaz, A. Dusso, F. Zorzini, E. Tosolini
79-84
People’s Movement in Narrow Paths with Different Width
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S. Colombo, S. Nazir, A. Gallace, D. Manca
85-90
Experiment-based Decision Making in Complex Systems
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M.I. Amzirin, M.H. Hassim, R.M. Kasmani, K. Kidam, R. Mat
91-96
The Effectiveness of Emergency Response Plan in Specialty Chemicals Company in Malaysia
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F. Gambetti, M. Marchi
97-102
Contractor, Suppliers and Vendor HSE Qualification and Feedback
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J. Dyer, A. Raibagkar, L. Magenes, T. Anderson
103-108
New Control Building Construction Feasibility Analysis
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V. Casson, T. Snee, G. Maschio
109-114
Effect of Amine Compounds on the Self-Polymerisation of Methyl Methacrylate
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S. Copelli, V. Torretta, D. Massa, C. Sala Cattaneo, M. Derudi, R. Rota
115-120
Runaway Reactions and Vapor Cloud Explosions: the Synthron Case Study
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L. Fritzsche, A. Knorr
121-126
Specification of the Limit Temperature Texo for a Peroxide Synthesis Using Different Estimation Methods
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I. Di Somma, R. Marotta, R. Andreozzi, V. Caprio
127-132
Nitric Acid Decomposition Kinetics in Mixed Acid and their Use in the Modelling of Aromatic Nitration
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F. Miccio, V. Medri, E. Papa, A. Natali Murri, E. Landi
133-138
Geopolymerization as Effective Measure for Reducing Risks during Coal Ashes Handling, Storage and Disposal
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S. Leveneur, F. Delannoy, Y. Levesqueau, J.P. Hebert, L. Estel, B. Taouk, T. Salmi
139-144
The Limit of DSC as a Preliminary Tool to Determine the Safety Parameters?
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R. Sanchirico
145-150
A new Approach for the Reliable Estimation of Kinetic Parameters by Means of Dynamic DSC Experiments
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G. Landucci, G. Lovicu, F. Barontini, E. Pipitone, A. Dimatteo, L. Guidi, C. Nicolella
151-156
Hazards and Safety Issues Associated to the Residual Solid Content in Crude Edible Oil Processing
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H. Sattar, G.E. Andrews, H.N. Phylaktou, B.M. Gibbs
157-162
Turbulent Flames Speeds and Laminar Burning Velocities of Dusts using the ISO 1 m3 Dust Explosion Method
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B. Fakundu, G.E. Andrews, H.N. Phylaktou
163-168
Gas Explosion Venting: Comparison of Square and Circular Vents
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D. Cespi, F. Passarini, F. Cavani, E. Neri, I. Vassura
169-174
Comparison of Different Chemical Processes from a Life Cycle Perspective
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P. Okoh, S. Haugen
175-180
Application of Inherent Safety to Maintenance-related Major Accident Prevention on Offshore Installations
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I. Di Somma, R. Marotta, R. Andreozzi, V. Caprio
181-186
Increasing the Yield of 2-Nitrobenzaldehyde During Benzaldehyde Nitration by Mixed Acid: Chemical and Safety Investigation
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D. Guglielmi, G. Antonioni, C. Stramigioli, V. Cozzani
187-192
Investigation of Performance of Different Sorbents in a Two- stage Flue Gas Dry Treatment of a MSWI
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M. Puccini, M. Seggiani, D. Castiello, S. Vitolo
193-198
DEPOXO Process: Technical and Environmental Study of Hide Oxidative Unhairing
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M. Capocelli, M. Prisciandaro, A. Lancia, D. Musmarra
199-204
Application of ANN to Hydrodynamic Cavitation: Preliminary Results on Process Efficiency Evaluation
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H. Minowa, Y. Munesawa, Y. Furuta, A. Gofuku
205-210
Method of Selecting Process Signals for Creating Diagnostic Machines Optimised to Detect Abnormalities in a Plant Using a Support Vector Machine
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D. Pico, G. Seide, T. Gries
211-216
Thermo Chemical Processes: Potential Improvement of the Wind Blades Life Cycle
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R. Nagy, L. Bartha, J. Toth, Á. Vágo
217-222
Study on Characteristics of Micelles Formed by Surfactants and Polymer Mixtures for Enhanced Oil Recovery
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F. Balaska, M. Bencheikh-Lehocine, M. Chikhi, A.H. Meniai, S. Condom
223-228
Treatment of Aqueous Solutions Containing Chromium - Experimental Study and Modeling
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P. Ruiz, P. Acevedo, J. Puello
229-234
Evaluation of the Environmental Impact of a Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)
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A. Di Benedetto, A. Basco, F. Cammarota, V. Di Sarli, E. Salzano, G. Russo
235-240
Deflagration, Detonation and Combustion-induced Rapid Phase Transition
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A. D'Aulisa, D. Simone, G. Landucci, A. Tugnoli, V. Cozzani, M. Birk
241-246
Numerical Simulation of Tanks Containing Pressurized Gas Exposed to Accidental Fires: Evaluation of the Transient Heat Up
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S. Tavelli, R. Rota, M. Derudi
247-252
A Critical Comparison Between CFD and Zone Models for the Consequence Analysis of Fires in Congested Environments
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L. Russo, P. Russo, D. Vakalis, C. Siettos
253-258
Detecting Weak Points of Wildland Fire Spread: A Cellular Automata Model Risk Assessment Simulation Approach
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N. Cuervo, C. Murillo, O. Dufaud, N. Bardin-Monnier, S. Skali-Lami, J.F. Remy, P. Auzolle, L. Perrin
259-264
Combining CFD simulations and PIV Measurements to Optimize the Conditions for Dust Explosion Tests
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R. Sanchirico, P. Russo, V. Di Sarli, A. Di Benedetto
265-270
Explosibility and Flammability Characteristics of Nicotinic Acid-Lycopodium/Air Mixtures
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S.Z. Sulaiman, R.M. Kasmani, M.H. Mat Kiah, K. Kidam, M.H. Hassim, N. Ibrahim, R.R. Ali
271-276
The Influence of 90 Degree Bends in Closed Pipe System on the Explosion Properties Using Hydrogen-Enriched Methane
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C. Vianello, G. Maschio
277-282
Risk Analysis of LNG Terminal: Case Study
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E. Mariotti, A. Di Padova, T. Barbaresi, F. Tallone, A. Tugnoli, G. Spadoni, V. Cozzani
283-288
Development of Improved Strategies for the Lay-Out of Fire and Gas Detectors
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P. Russo, F. Parisi, N. Augenti, G. Russo
289-294
Derivation of Risk Areas Associated with High-Pressure Natural-Gas Pipelines Explosions Including Effects on Structural Components
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T. Vairo, F. Curro', S. Scarselli, B. Fabiano
295-300
Atmospheric Emissions from a Fossil Fuel Power Station: Dispersion Modelling and Experimental Comparison
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L. Capelli, S. Sironi, R. Del Rosso
301-306
Evaluation of Olfactory Properties of Gas Odorants
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S. Grimaz, F. Barazza, P. Malisan
307-312
Seismic Safety Design of Sprinkler Systems. Comparison Between NFPA 13 and Italian NTC 2008
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V. Mancuso, F. Giacobbe, F. Faranda, T. Diaco
313-318
Integrated, Health, Safety and Environmental Management System. Case Study of Power Plant
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C. Ampelli, S. Leonardi, C. Genovese, P. Lanzafame, R. Passalacqua, S. Perathoner, G. Centi, G. Neri
319-324
Novel Electrochemical Sensors for Safety and Control in Fermentation Processes
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R. Bubbico, G. Falleni, B. Mazzarotta
325-330
CFD Simulation of the Release of LN2 Inside a Tunnel
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R. Moricone, A. Tugnoli, V. Villa, V. Cozzani
331-336
Analysis and Testing of Fibrous Passive Fire Protection Material for Fireproofing of Equipment Units
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C. Sala Cattaneo, S. Tavelli, M. Derudi, R. Rota, M. Raboni, V. Torretta, S. Copelli
337-342
Study of a Nimble Model to Evaluate the Effects of a Gasoline Fire in a Road Tunnel
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R. Pastorino, T. Vairo, A. Benvenuto, B. Fabiano
343-348
Area Risk Analysis in an Urban Port: Personnel and Major Accident Risk Issues
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E. Salzano, G. Landucci, G. Reniers, V. Cozzani
349-354
Domino Effects Related to Home-Made Explosives
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F. Heymes, L. Aprin, P. Slangen, E. Lapebie, A. Osmont, G. Dusserre
355-360
On the Effects of a Triple Aggression (Fragment, Blast, Fireball) on an LPG Storage
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R. Lisi, G. Consolo, G. Maschio, M.F. Milazzo
361-366
Domino Effects Due to the Projection of Fragments: Estimation of the Impact Probability Using a Monte Carlo Simulation
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F. Argenti, L. Guerrini, F. Rossi, G. Landucci
367-372
Experimental and Numerical Characterization of Fireproofing Materials Based on ASTM E162 Standard
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F. Argenti, G. Landucci, G. Antonioni, V. Cozzani
373-378
Frequency Evaluation for Domino Scenarios Triggered by Heat Radiation Exposure
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P. Bragatto, P. Agnello, S. Ansaldi, A. Pirone
379-384
Simplified Procedures and Workers' Involvement: Two Keystones for Improving Safety at Small Seveso Plants
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A. Saracino, G. Antonioni, G. Spadoni
385-390
An Application of Fuzzy Inference System to MIMOSA
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D. Manca, S. Nazir, S. Colombo, A. Kluge
391-396
Procedure for Automated Assessment of Industrial Operators
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M. Curcuruto, D. Guglielmi, M. Mariani
397-402
A Diagnostic Tool to Evaluate the Proactivity Levels of Risk- Reporting Activities by the Workforce
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P. Porkka, P. Paajanen
403-408
Comparison of Safety Cultures between the Chemical and Power Industries
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S. Nazir, L.J. Sorensen, K.I. Oevergaard, D. Manca
409-414
How Distributed Situation Awareness Influences Process Safety
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G. Baldissone, G. Cavaglia, M. Demichela
415-420
Are Intensified Processes Safer and More Reliable than Traditional Processes? An emblematic Case Study
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G. Lanzano, F. Santucci De Magistris, E. Salzano, G. Fabbrocino
421-426
Vulnerability of Industrial Components to Soil Liquefaction
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G. Landucci, A. Necci, A. Tugnoli, G. Antonioni, V. Cozzani
427-432
NaTech Scenarios Caused by Flooding: Evaluation of Accident Frequency by the Use of Fragility Models
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G. Ancione, E. Salzano, G. Maschio, M.F. Milazzo
433-438
Vulnerability of Wastewater Treatment Plants to Volcanic Na-Tech Events
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A.D. Gheorghiu, Z. Torok, A. Ozunu, G. Antonioni, V. Cozzani
439-444
NaTech Risk Analysis in the Context of Land Use Planning. Case Study: Petroleum Products Storage Tank Farm Next to a Residential Area
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A. Sarrack
445-450
How Safe is “Safe Enough” for a Shelter-in-Place Design?
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N. Paltrinieri, G.E. Scarponi, F. Khan, S. Hauge
451-456
Addressing Dynamic Risk in the Petroleum Industry by Means of Innovative Analysis Solutions
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E. Salzano, M. Di Nardo, M. Gallo, E. Oropallo, L.C. Santillo
457-462
The application of System Dynamics to industrial plants in the perspective of Process Resilience Engineering
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P. Fanelli
463-468
Process Safety Performance Indicators for a Fuel Storage Site: a Worked Example
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D. Rehak, P. Senovsky
469-474
Preference Risk Assessment of Electric Power Critical Infrastructure
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N. Babaarslan, M. Alpbaz, Y. Cabbar
475-480
Accidental Risk Assessment on Atmospheric Distillation Column in Oil Refinery
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A. Necci, G. Antonioni, V. Cozzani, A. Borghetti, C.A. Nucci
481-486
Quantification of Risk Reduction Due to the Installation of Different Lightning Protection Solutions for Large Atmospheric Storage Tanks
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M.F. Milazzo, P. Primerano, G. Ancione, E. Salzano, G. Maschio
487-492
Potential Damages of Atmospheric Storage Tanks due to Volcanic Ash Aggregations in Presence of Water
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F.P. Costa Neto, J.L. Ribeiro, K.L. Ugulino, S.M. Mingrone
493-498
Safety Barriers Integrity Management System
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E. Palazzi, F. Curro', A.P. Reverberi, B. Fabiano
499-504
Resilience Engineering Strategy Applied to an Existing Process Plant
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G. Pannocchia, G. Landucci
505-510
On the Use of Dynamic Process Simulators for the Quantitative Assessment of Industrial Accidents
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C. Vianello, L. Guerrini, G. Maschio, A. Mura
511-516
Consequence Analysis: Comparison of Methodologies under API Standard and Commercial Software
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P. Lauret, F. Heymes, L. Aprin, A. Johannet, G. Dusserre, E. Lapebie, A. Osmont
517-522
Atmospheric Turbulent Dispersion Modeling Methods using Machine learning Tools
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M. Pontiggia, V. Busini, M. Ronzoni, G. Uguccioni, R. Rota
523-528
Effect of Large Obstacles on High Momentum Jets Dispersion
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C. Gariazzo, B. Leitl, S. Trini Castelli, K. Baumann-Stanzer, T.G. Reisin, F. Barmpas, G. Tinarelli, C.M. Milliez, P. Armand, E. Bemporad
529-534
Cost Action Es1006. Evaluation, Improvement and Guidance of Local-Scale Emergency Prediction and Response Tools for Airborne Hazards in Built Environments: Ongoing Activities, Experiments and Recent Results
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K. Shaba, N. Cavanagh
535-540
A Software Model for the Assessment of the Consequences of Explosions in Congested and Confined Spaces on Personnel, Buildings and Process Equipment
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B. Hemmatian, E. Planas-Cuchi, J. Casal
541-546
Analysis of Methodologies and Uncertainties in the Prediction of BLEVE Blast
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I. Bortone, A. Erto, A. Di Nardo, M. Di Natale, G. Santonastaso, D. Musmarra
547-552
Design of Permeable Adsorbing Barriers for Groundwater Protection: Optimization of the Intervention
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L. Kotek, L. Mukhametzinova, M. Holub, P. Blecha
553-558
Low Concentration of Oxygen in External Environment - Modeling the Consequences of Accident
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M.C. Leva, N. Balfe, T. Kontogiannis, E. Plot, M. Demichela
559-564
Total Safety Management: What are the Main Areas of Concern in the Integration of Best Available Methods and Tools
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M. Ahmad, M. Pontiggia, M. Demichela
565-570
Human and Organizational Factor Risk Assessment in Process Industry and a Risk Assessment Methodology (MEDIA) to Incorporate Human and Organizational Factors
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N. Balfe, M.C. Leva, B. McAleer, M. Rocke
571-576
Safety Risk Registers: Challenges and Guidance
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F. Naghdali, M.C. Leva, N. Balfe, S. Cromie
577-582
Human Factors Engineering at Design Stage: Is There a Need for More Structured Guidelines and Standards?
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J. Geng, S. Mure, G. Camuncoli, M. Demichela
583-588
Integration of HOFs into ATEX Risk Assessment Methodology
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E. Douglas, S. Cromie, M.C. Leva, N. Balfe
589-594
Modelling the Reporting Culture within a Modern Organisation
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M. Shirani, M. Demichela
595-600
The QRA as Design Criteria for Safety Management Systems. An Application to the Food Safety
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D. Jamois, C. Proust, J. Hebrard
601-606
Hardware and Instrumentation to Investigate Massive Spills of Dense Phase CO2
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R. Rusli, E.J.T. Chang, H.H.P.L. Pham
607-612
Solid Carbon Dioxide Formation from Rapid Fluid Expansion using Integration of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Mathematical Modelling
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C. Vianello, P. Mocellin, G. Maschio
613-618
Study of Formation, Sublimation and Deposition of Dry Ice from Carbon Capture and Storage Pipelines
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L. Raimondi
619-624
CO2 Transportation with Pipelines - Model Analysis for Steady, Dynamic and Relief Simulation
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D. Beaudoint, C. Delvosalle, N. Cornil, J. Delcourt, J. Nourry, A. Rosmorduc
625-630
Exploitation of the Results of Land Use Planning QRA Analysis to Focus the Inspection of Seveso Plants in Wallonia (Belgium) on External Safety Aspects
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E. Garbolino, J.L. Aqua, N.E. Abriak
631-636
Applicability of H14 Protocol for Sediments in Order to Consider their Valorization: Limits and Benefits
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